EDI 846 Converter • Updated October 2025

EDI 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice
to CSV Converter

Convert EDI 846 Inventory Reports to CSV format. The 846 is used to share inventory status information, including on-hand quantities, available stock, committed inventory, and inventory by location or lot number.

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TL;DR

Convert EDI 846 Inventory Reports to CSV format. PlainEDI converts EDI 846 files to CSV instantly (typically under 30 seconds). Upload your file, preview free, then export for $9 (single file) or $3.90/file (10-pack). Supports all major retailers including Walmart, Target, Amazon, Home Depot, and more. No software installation required.

Why Convert EDI 846 to CSV?

Convert 846 EDI files to CSV for easy analysis, import into ERP systems, or reconciliation in Excel.

Share current inventory levels with retail partners

Receive inventory status updates from suppliers

Monitor stock levels across multiple warehouse locations

Track inventory for vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs

Automate inventory reconciliation between systems

Identify low stock situations and trigger replenishment

What Data is Extracted from EDI 846?

Our parser extracts all standard 846 segments and elements into clean CSV columns you can open in Excel:

Report Date (BIA03) - Date of inventory snapshot
Report Type (BIA01) - Daily, Weekly, On-Demand, etc.
Item Number (LIN03) - Product identifier
Quantity On Hand (QTY02) - Current inventory quantity
Quantity Available (QTY02) - Stock available to sell
Quantity Committed (QTY02) - Stock allocated to orders
Unit of Measure (QTY01) - EA, CS, PLT, etc.
Location ID (N101) - Warehouse or facility code
Lot Number (REF02) - Inventory lot or batch number

How to Convert EDI 846 to CSV in 3 Steps

1

Upload Your 846 File

Drop your EDI 846 file (.edi, .txt, or .x12) into our converter. Supports files up to 10MB. Processing is instant.

2

Preview Your Data Free

See a summary, validation results, and the first 10 rows of CSV data. Verify accuracy before exporting. No credit card required.

3

Export Full CSV

Pay only when ready to export. Download your complete CSV file instantly. Open in Excel or import to ERP.

Process EDI 846 from Any Major Retailer

PlainEDI handles 846 files from all 10 major retailers we support:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an EDI 846 Inventory Report?

The EDI 846 is used to exchange inventory information between trading partners. It can show on-hand quantities, available stock, committed inventory, stock by warehouse location, and inventory by lot number. The 846 supports vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs and automated replenishment.

When would I use an 846 inventory file?

You'll use 846 files when retailers require regular inventory updates (daily or weekly stock reports), for vendor-managed inventory programs where suppliers monitor retailer stock levels, or when sharing warehouse inventory positions with distribution partners.

What is the difference between On-Hand and Available quantities?

Quantity On-Hand is the total physical inventory in the warehouse. Quantity Available is stock that can be sold (On-Hand minus Committed/Allocated quantities). The 846 can include both, which PlainEDI extracts into separate CSV columns for easy analysis.

Can the 846 include multiple warehouse locations?

Yes, the 846 can include inventory quantities for multiple warehouse locations or distribution centers. PlainEDI extracts location identifiers (N1 segment) so you can see inventory broken down by facility in the CSV export.

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